Tuesday, May 7, 2019

SunRail delays & what Marco Rubio knew

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SunRail's delays north of Orlando to continue today

SunRail delays plagued commuter service north of Orlando.

Rubio knew about election hacking but was restricted in what he could say in Nelson's defense

When former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was castigated for saying Russian hackers had penetrated Florida voting systems, his colleague, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, was aware of the breach – but he couldn't say anything about the classified information, his office said.

Double dream come true for student — U.S. citizenship and Rollins College valedictorian

Gabbie Buendia is fulfilling two of her parents' dreams — graduating from Rollins College as a valedictorian and becoming a U.S. citizen.

Meadow Woods Middle resource deputy disciplined for kissing student on cheek

A former middle-school resource deputy was suspended last year after an Internal Affairs Investigation found he kissed a female student on the cheek and repeatedly allowed another student to skip class periods so the two of them could talk privately on campus, records show.

Disney gives $1.5 million to Valencia College's culinary program at downtown Orlando campus

Disney said the donation will help Valencia College fund state-of-the-art classrooms and new equipment for its culinary arts and hospitality program.

Man 'lured' ex-girlfriend, killed her near MetroWest, Orlando police affidavit says

A 33-year-old man "lured" his ex-girlfriend to his home in MetroWest and killed her in her car in 2017, an Orlando police arrest affidavit said.

Ricardo Moreira brings active scouting approach to Orlando City, plays integral role in building roster

For Ricardo Moreira, being Orlando City SC's director of scouting is about more than just looking at a player and deciding whether he's talented enough to play for the Lions.

Orlando Pride struggle to get shots on target during 1-0 road loss to Houston Dash

Shots on target remain an issue for the struggling Orlando Pride.

Softball region quarterfinal and semifinal schedule

Class 9A-5A region quarterfinal games are scheduled for Wednesday. Region semifinals in Class 4A-1A will be played Thursday.

Orlando City trying to avoid summer slump, improve performances at home

Orlando City (3-4-3, 12 points) fell 2-0 to Toronto FC (5-2-1, 16 points) Saturday, opening the month of May with a loss. Here are three takeaways from the match.

Diego Forlán weighs in on growth of MLS, calls Orlando City Stadium beautiful

Uruguayan soccer legend Diego Forlán certainly approves of the venue for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game.

Trevor Noah to play Amway Center on Sept. 28

"Daily Show'' host Trevor Noah will bring his Loud & Clear Tour to Amway Center in Orlando on Sept. 28.

Comedian Amy Schumer welcomes her own 'royal baby'

Meghan Markle isn't the only one celebrating a newborn today . Comedian Amy Schumer also has given birth to her first child.

'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer, off the show until May 20, will visit MLB Network's 'MLB Now' on Tuesday

While "Jeopardy!" sensation James Holzhauer's string of victories is on hold as the quiz show presents its two-week teachers tournament, the Naperville-raised professional gambler is set to appear on MLB Network's "MLB Now."

Disney: MagicBand options expanded for passholders, hotel guests

Disney World annual passholders and hotel guests will be able to upgrade their MagicBands beyond the basic versions at a discount.

Universal: Potter coaster riders will face animated Hagrid figure

The new Wizarding World coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure will have an animated figure of Hagrid, the Hogwarts gamekeeper played by Robbie Coltrane.

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